Michigan lawmakers and teachers are rallying behind President Joe Biden—and reflecting on a rough period for public schools after Trump put Betsy DeVos in charge.
EDUCATION POLITICS
Michigan lawmakers look to break (another) state funding record for public schools
Democratic lawmakers are hashing out plans to bring state funding for Michigan’s public schools to another new, all-time high—and ensure teachers are paid fairly.
State Board of Education seeks greater transparency of Michigan’s charter schools
The state Board of Education is requesting that lawmakers pass legislation to increase transparency about finances in Michigan’s charter schools.
Student loan repayment program could help Michigan retain more teachers, educators say
Speakers highlighted the impact of the student loan repayment program on Michigan teachers at a Wednesday Senate Appropriations Pre K-12 Subcommittee meeting.
Michigan lawmakers pass bills to help students overcome dyslexia
Bills working their way through the state Legislature aim to ensure public schools in Michigan have the resources needed to help teach children with dyslexia.
Opinion: Daylight Savings and early school start times hurt students
We need to follow the long trail of evidenced-based science and optimize student learning by starting secondary school no earlier than 8:30 a.m
Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
These Michigan lawmakers want every school to have a library
Legislation introduced by two state senators in Michigan would require libraries—and librarians—for every Michigan school.
Gilchrist talks about taking the ‘worry’ out of early childhood education costs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is touting her state budget plan to deliver free pre-K for 4-year-olds as an investment into Michigan families.
Whitmer administration takes action to protect drinking water at Michigan schools
State legislation signed into law last year aims to protect children from lead contamination by installing water filters at child care centers and schools.